@MrObservatoryview Hammerstein died shortly after the musical began its run on Broadway, so it's doubtful he expressed any such desire. There's no record of Rodgers ever making such an expression, either. That being said, the rightsholders to the song have never authorized altered use. It is not, however, illegal or unethical to sing the song in a different version; it is illegal to alter the words and use the song for profit in any way.
It's not just that they have expressed a desire, it is simply illegal and unethical to sing any words to the "Edelweiss" tune other than those written for it and vice versa.
rogers & hammerstein have expressed their desire to not have the tune to this song sung with any other words than their original composition. As much as I love this version, Please remove this video out of respect for their wishes as well as their legal rights.
@MrObservatoryview Hammerstein died shortly after the musical began its run on Broadway, so it's doubtful he expressed any such desire. There's no record of Rodgers ever making such an expression, either. That being said, the rightsholders to the song have never authorized altered use. It is not, however, illegal or unethical to sing the song in a different version; it is illegal to alter the words and use the song for profit in any way.
ugahaberdasher 4 months ago
@rebeccablalock
It's not just that they have expressed a desire, it is simply illegal and unethical to sing any words to the "Edelweiss" tune other than those written for it and vice versa.
MrObservatoryview 8 months ago
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crack6662 3 years ago
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kristin1716 3 years ago
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crack6662 3 years ago
rogers and rogers are rogers. hammerstein doesn't rogers. rogers shouldn't rogers.
kristin1716 3 years ago
rogers and rogers are rogers. hammerstein doesn't rogers. rogers shouldn't rogers.
kristin1716 3 years ago
rogers and hammerstein are rogers. hammerstein don't rogers shouldn't either.
crack6662 3 years ago
rogers and hammerstein are dead. they don't care. you shouldn't either
kristin1716 3 years ago
rogers & hammerstein have expressed their desire to not have the tune to this song sung with any other words than their original composition. As much as I love this version, Please remove this video out of respect for their wishes as well as their legal rights.
rebeccablalock 3 years ago